Catholic Relief Services – USCCB is the
official agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for relief
and development overseas.

CRS supports programs in over 100 countries and works through local partners.

We are seeking suitable persons to fill the following positions in response to
the drought crisis in the country.

All candidates require technical competencies in the respective areas,
willingness to travel to field locations and a commitment to work with and
support partners of CRS many of whom are Catholic institutions.

1) Project Officer - PMTCT

Ref: 2011/32

Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to the field



Background/Job Summary: Catholic Relief Services Kenya is implementing the Support
and Assistance to Indigenous Implementing Agencies (SAIDIA) program by working
in partnership with local implementing partners to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care
and Treatment services at different levels of health facilities.

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that
receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).

The Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS (PMTCT) Officer is
responsible for providing technical support to the PMTCT component of the
program to Implementing Partners (IP) in Nairobi.

The officer will advance CRS desire to integrate PMTCT with other components
implemented by the rest of the consortium.

Summary of Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities



Provide
on-going technical support and supervision for the PMTCT component of the
Program
Monitor
and regularly review with partner organization and particular health
facilities the services provided to PMTCT clients
Oversee
the training of health care workers at SAIDIA-supported facilities on
National PMTCT guidelines and protocols.
Ensure
proper financial management, reporting and administration of the project
Strengthen
referrals and linkages between the MCH where PMTCT activities are provided
and the HIV clinics at SAIDIA-supported private health facilities.
Strengthen
collaboration and linkages between PMTCT and HIV-Exposed Infants (HEI)
activities at the MCH.
To
participate in the PMTCT technical working group in the Ministry of Public
Health and Sanitation, National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCOP)
Develop
and implement strategies to increase the male involvement in PMTCT
services


Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities


University
degree in Nursing, Clinical Medicine and must be registered with the
relevant professional body.
Trainer
of Trainers in PMTCT and Early Infant Diagnosis.
Have
solid working knowledge (practical skills) in the following areas: PMTCT,
PWP, HTC, AB and ART.
Three
years experience implementing PMTCT and HIV/AIDS projects, preferably in
an NGO setting.
Experience
in implementing US Government-funded projects.
Experience
in training and mentorship of health care workers on PMTCT working in
private health facilities.
Willingness
to work under difficult circumstances e.g. working in slums
Demonstrated
ability to communicate in English (written and oral)
Excellent
computer skills (Microsoft office programs).


2) Program Officer – Medical

Ref: 2011/33

Location: Nairobi

Background / Job Summary: The Officer will facilitate the implementation of the SAIDIA
HIV/AIDS care and treatment project in Kenya with implementing partners.

This position will mainly comprise of supporting the medical components of
service delivery of Antiretroviral treatment but will also include support to
partners for HIV palliative care, TB and HTC services and representation of CRS
and the SAIDIA consortium at MOH, NASCOP and other stakeholders forums as
necessary.

Summary of Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities


Provide
guidance and mentorship to the implementing partners’ staff on ART, TB ,
PMTCT, HIV clinical care and commodity management, monitoring and
evaluation.
With
other team members, develop and strengthen the training component of the
program to ensure provision of high-quality and accessible HIV prevention,
care and treatment services in the SAIDIA health facilities using MoH
guidelines.
Participate
in planning and facilitate technical workshops for capacity building in
HIV/AIDS and ART
Provide
technical leadership and set priorities for SAIDIA service areas in line
with national and international guidelines
Lead
development and utilization of standard operating guidelines for HIV
clinical care, prevention, care and support activities.


Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities


Degree
in Medicine
3-5
years experience in clinical practice
Has
solid working knowledge (practical skills) in the following areas: ART,
TB,HTC,PMTCT
Three(3)
years experience implementing HIV/AIDS projects preferably in an NGO
setting
Experience
in implementing US government funded projects
Demonstrated
ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training
Willingness
to travel under difficult circumstances
Demonstrated
ability to work in a team
Demonstrated
ability to communicate in English and Swahili(written and oral)
High
level of integrity and professionalism.
Excellent
computer skills(Ms Office programs).


3) Project Manager - Monitoring, Evaluation and
Accountability

Ref: 2011/34

Location: Dadaab

Background/Job Summary:

In response to the drought affecting the Horn of Africa, and specifically to
the dramatic influx of refugees arriving from Somalia to the existing camps in
Dadaab, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Kenya has a strategy to respond to
water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) needs of 12,000 households (approximately
53% of the planned camp population) who will be moved into the new Kambioos
camp in Dadaab.

The Project Manager ensures the overall coordination of monitoring, evaluation
and beneficiary accountability functions for the Dadaab area response, both in
the refugee camps and in surrounding areas.

S/he ensures systems are in place to monitor progress toward achieving project
results and objectives, to inform timely decision-making, and to be accountable
to CRS, its donors, and its beneficiaries.

Summary of Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

A. Monitoring and evaluation


Provide
overall management, supervision, and administration of M&E activities.
Together
with CRS and partner program staff and communities, design, develop and
implement a monitoring and evaluation system.


B. Accountability to beneficiaries


Build
CRS and partner staff capacity to increase beneficiary accountability in
programs by providing guidance, training, and/or resources.
Design,
pilot and formalize a feedback mechanism that takes into account both
beneficiary and staff perspectives.


Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities


Minimum
of Bachelor’s degree in sociology, statistics, or any other M&E
related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Degree in relevant field such as social studies or community development
acceptable with significant M&E work experience.
At
least five years of proven technical expertise in the design, monitoring
and evaluation of multisectoral programs.
Strong
analytical skills, particularly in issues related to monitoring and
evaluation.
Expertise
in community mobilization, including PRA and other participatory
techniques.
A
professional with high personal integrity, commitment and good steward of
agency resources


4) Project Officer, Somalia

Ref: 2011/35

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Background/Job Summary:

Working with local and international partners with a longstanding history in
the region, Catholic Relief Services intends to respond to the urgent drought
crisis in Somalia.

The famine has been officially declared in five regions of Somalia and the
United Nations expects the crisis to spread across all regions within two
months.

The Project Offer for Somalia will be based in Nairobi and travel to Somalia as
required.

S/he will coordinate the drought response including activities targeting
refugees in Somalia and
the local population.

The Project Officer will work closely with in-country local NGOs and adhere to
regional and agency priorities as well as Sphere guidelines.

Summary of Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities


Program
Quality and Management
Reporting
Budgeting,
Financial Planning and Reporting
Representation,
Coordination and Communication


Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities


Master’s
Degree in international relations, international development or related
field.
Minimum
three years experience working within international development and/or
relief, including experience in emergency environments.
Experience
with capacity strengthening and partnership building.
Supervisory
experience, especially in a multicultural setting.
Strong
cross-cultural skills and experience.
Experience
working/living in Kenya/Somalia preferred
Excellent
written and spoken communication skills in English (Ability to communicate
in Somali language an added advantage)
Knowledge
of CRS and Sphere emergency guidelines.
Ability
and willingness to work and live in a diverse, challenging and potentially
unstable environment.
High
personal integrity, commitment and good steward of agency resources

Written applications indicating the reference
number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers,
as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the
below-mentioned by September 22, 2011.

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
P.O. Box 49675, GPO 00100
Nairobi

E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the
position you are applying for on the ‘email
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